Thrift stores have not been good to me lately. Lots of trips, not a lot of fun finds. Just a slow time of the year, I guess.
But last week when I sauntered into one of my Volunteers of America stores, not expecting to see anything great, I ran across this pic-a-nic basket. Yabba-dabba-doo! Uh, wrong cartoon?
It's not exactly picnic season in Ohio yet, but these baskets are great to store things in.
Plus, they are cheap. And I'm cheap. So, a match made in heaven.
This guy was $3.99.
All three of my other wooden picnic baskets were right around $3.00 each. Cheaper than one of those big old plastic storage containers and with much more character.
I have three of them now that have this diamond pattern on them.
I believe they are Redmon picnic baskets.
And a West Rindge one that is more of a woven splint design. Similar to something Longaberger would have made, but older.
I'm taking this as a sign that the thrifting season is kickin' into high gear.
Lottie
Pam, I love the baskets! What a wonderful idea for storage. I'll be on the lookout for these in the future.
Mark
Hey, don't call yourself "cheap".
That's my job to insult bloggers!
Happy Monday!
m.
Madison
OMG! You have my dream collection. Ever since I was a little girl I always wanted a Yogi Bear picnic basket and last summer I found one at a car boot sale. Since then I've been hunting for more to add to my collection. I love wicker and I love picnic baskets. Very envious.
Madison xxx
Steph
They really are lovely! And they look so beautiful all stacked up together. Wishing you a gorgeous week 🙂
hong kong property
wow! i'm sure he will! those are really nice!
Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms
Lovely picnic baskets, lovely, lovely, lovely!
Heather
Great baskets! You lucky duck! Nothing like that exists at my GoodWill!
artteachergirl
Love 'em! You are smarter than the average bear, Boo Boo, when it comes to finding great things. These are wonderful! Have a nice week!
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
Love your Pic-a-nic baskets, Pam! And how nice the three diamond decorated baskets are graduated in size for stacking!
NanaDiana
Great baskets- I love the diamond pattern. I have one that has a tin top that is quite old and I wish I had a couple more- xo Diana
Cheapchick
These are a great collection. They look really good stacked together like that.
Shabby chic Sandy
I love your picnic baskets--and such a good idea to store stuff in them. Would be perfect to store fabric and stuff in. Now I will have to look for some:)!
MamaMonki
Love those picnic baskets. Reminds me of going on picnics with my family!
Cozy Little House
Oh, I'm so envious! I have a few picnic baskets. The cheapest one was for $5 about 20 years ago at a garage sale. How come I never find thrift shops like that?
Brenda
Betsy
One of these beauties would be fun, but four of them is a real party. I love the way they looked stacked up. Perfect!
Ann@A Sentimental Life
I love picnic basket and storage is defintely what I use them for...mine are even my most recent post. Have not found one as cheap as $3!